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Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

The future of microelectronics starts at ASU

Powering tomorrow’s technology starts with you. Discover how you can be part of what’s next!

The U.S. semiconductor industry is growing fast — are you ready to grow with it?

Experts project a 33% increase in microelectronics jobs by 2030, growing from approximately 345,000 today to over 460,000. That means more opportunities for engineers, technicians, innovators and problem-solvers like you.

At the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, we are preparing the next generation of microelectronics professionals. Here’s how you can get started:

Bar chart showing job growth in microelectronics with 277,000 jobs in 2020, 345,000 in 2025 and 460,000  jobs projected for 2030.

Get your microelectronics education at the Fulton Schools

The Fulton Schools offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs and a wide array of technical electives focused on semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, electrical engineering and other microelectronics-related disciplines, all aligned with current industry demands.

Stay ahead of industry trends with stackable microcredentials

Learn from experts at the forefront of innovation in chip design, advanced packaging, photonics and materials. Cutting-edge research and evolving workforce needs shape the stackable microcredentials offered in the Fulton Schools. Sign up to earn your first badge.

Get hands-on experience by conducting research

Strengthen your experience through lab-based coursework, research projects and student organizations that collaborate with industry partners. The Fulton Schools also provides students with access to advanced facilities and real-world learning spaces.

Get an internship in the semiconductor industry

Launch your career in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries by exploring semiconductor internships with a range of local and national employers, including ASU partners like Applied Materials, Intel, TSMC and more.

Fulton Schools microelectronics news

  • Portrait of a man in a suit, standing in front of colorful light streaks and a digital circuit background.

    Tiny chips, big innovations

    ASU and Applied Materials charge into the atomic frontier of semiconductor breakthroughs.

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  • A group of people smiling and standing together in front of a classroom whiteboard.

    ASU and ITS advance microelectronics research and education

    Fulton Schools hosts Indonesian faculty as part of collaborative study tour

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  • Outline of Arizona filled with gold circuit patterns, featuring a central microchip, set against a dark red and gold circuit board background.

    Chipping in: ASU engineers to help shape the future of semiconductors

    ASU’s Fulton Schools drive semiconductor innovation with advanced research, labs and industry partnerships, shaping a skilled workforce for the future.

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